Are y'all ready for a digi tip? :D Let's get to it then!
Shaped journaling is a favorite trick I use on my digi AND paper layouts when I type my journaling in Photoshop 7.0 or above. I love how it breaks my journaling into sections which imply movement or flow. Here's how to recreate the look:
Step 1
Create a new document in Photoshop. It can be any size you wish, however be sure to set your resolution to 300 pixel/inch. Select the Elliptical Marquee Tool, hold down the shift key to create a circle/release to create an oval, and click & drag the mouse to draw the circle on the canvas. You will see a group of "marching ants" once the circle is complete. (no pun intended).
Step 2
Create additional circles using the click & drag method and the mouse. Be sure the circles intersect.
Step 3
With the circles selections created, click on the Paths Pallete and select the "Make work path from selection" icon. The icon reminds me of a circle with pig-tails. Select the Horizontal Type Tool and click within the circles to type your journaling.
Step 4
Hit Enter. That's it! Use your shaped journaling within a digital layout or print, cut out and adhere it to a paper. I love to include additional elements around my shaped journaling for an added touch.
Thank you for hanging out with us and sharing your pages and projects! Post links to your TRUST pages by Friday we can't wait to see your fabulous creations! Happy Scrappin' Peeps! :D
-tiff from the Bat Cave
AWESOME digi tip! I know I am going to try this!
Posted by: Ronda P. | February 20, 2008 at 09:59 AM
even though I know my photoshop I totally forgot how to do this so a HUGE thank you for refreshing my mind:)
corinnexxx
Posted by: corinne delis | February 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Great idea! Will have to try this!
Posted by: MichelleStrach | February 20, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Awesome technique! I'm going to give it a try tonight. :) Totally love your first page!!
Posted by: Penny B. | February 20, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Ohhhhh I love it! Thanks for the tip! ~Rachelle
Posted by: Rachelle | February 20, 2008 at 07:55 PM
thanx, this tip is VERY usefull! Thanks so much girls!
Posted by: revlie | February 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM
great tip... i need to upgarde my photoshop!!! love the layouts
Posted by: StarrAltered | February 23, 2008 at 06:21 PM
I have PS Elements 5 and when I tried to practice this tip I found I do not have a Path's Palette and I could not find anything equivalent. Do you know how I would be able to do this same thing on Elements 5?
Posted by: Alison | February 26, 2008 at 02:06 PM